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EIC Accelerator - Short Proposal 2027

Conselho Europeu de Inovação

In plain words

If you have an SME or plan to launch a high-impact innovative startup, you can submit a short proposal to the EIC Accelerator to seek European funding. This stage assesses your idea and provides access to the full application for grants and equity investment.

You can use this support to:

✓Develop and validate high-risk high-impact technologies
✓Scale innovative business models in the European market
✓Prepare the full application for EIC Accelerator grant and equity financing
✓Establish or locate a new SME or startup in an EU Member State

Technical summary

The EIC Accelerator - Short Proposal call by the European Commission supports SMEs, small mid-caps, and individual entrepreneurs or natural persons intending to establish an SME. The goal is to allow submission of a short initial proposal to assess disruptive innovation potential prior to submitting a full proposal. Applications are continuous between 10 November 2026 and 16 December 2027. Available support models under the program include grants and investment components (blended finance). Specific funding amounts and rates must be verified in the full EIC Work Programme.

Support conditions

Type of support: Grant (non-repayable), Repayable
Maximum funding rate: —
Support per application: —
Total call budget: —

Who it's for

Beneficiaries: Individual, Company, Sole trader
Geographic scope: European
Regions: Whole territory in scope
Sectors: No restriction stated

This summary helps you identify the call, but it does not replace the official call and regulation. Always confirm every condition at the source before applying.